Byshovets – about the words of Vernidub: “A Ukrainian, like a Russian, cannot fail to be a patriot” – November 23, 2021
Honored Coach of the USSR Anatoly Byshovets writes the words of the head coach of the Moldavian Sheriff Yuri Vernidub. The Ukrainian specialist said that he would never work in Russia.
“My family and I do not separate ourselves from Ukraine and our ancestors, there are no former Kievites, – quotes Byshovets“RIA Sport“. – And, of course, we empathize with what is happening in Ukraine. It’s hard to get over the fact that there is a war going on and people are dying. There are circumstances, and this, apparently, caused some decisions. You can sacrifice your principles, but not when your loved ones suffer. I think that the words of Yuri Vernidub are sincere in the expression of patriotism. I know his human qualities, but his views are a personal matter. But I think that sometimes circumstances play an important role.
You can adhere to rigid principles and sacrifice yourself, but why risk loved ones? Nobody will do it. Vernidub’s position on Ukraine is clear to me, and nothing else can be expected. A Ukrainian, like a Russian, cannot fail to be a patriot. I think this is a human position, but there are circumstances for this. This is an expression of patriotism. But I don’t think it should be about sports. ”